How far is Niles, IL from Bourbonnais, IL?

The driving distance from Niles, IL to Bourbonnais, IL is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.74 mi
01h 31m
Flight
59.94 mi
96.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.94 mi
Kilometers
96.46 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.74 mi
Kilometers
112.24 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bourbonnais
Thu, Oct 15, 2:53 PM CDT
Return by in Niles
Thu, Oct 15, 4:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Niles
2026-10-15T13:21
Arrive Bourbonnais
Thu, Oct 15, 2:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Niles
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Markham
IL

A city located in Cook County, Illinois.

From Niles
34.9 mi
00h 45m
To Bourbonnais
34.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Niles and Bourbonnais.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Niles and Bourbonnais.

  1. 1

    Start on North Waukegan Road

    4 m · 5 sec · North Waukegan Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Howard Street

    3171 ft · 1 min · West Howard Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Caldwell Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Caldwell Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 94 East

    1370 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Edens Expressway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Edens Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    39.5 mi · 48 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Bourbonnais Parkway

    2049 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Bourbonnais Parkway

    82 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Bourbonnais Parkway

    2017 ft · 48 sec · Bourbonnais Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street Northwest

    1150 ft · 29 sec · Main Street Northwest

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Olde Oak Drive

    1957 ft · 1 min · Olde Oak Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olde Oak Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Niles and Bourbonnais.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
39.5 mi · 57%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.83 mi · 13%
Kennedy Expressway
8.12 mi · 12%
North Caldwell Avenue
2.89 mi · 4%
Dan Ryan Expressway
2.42 mi · 3%
Edens Expressway
2.07 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

39.5 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
60 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Markham
00h 45m from Niles
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Niles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bourbonnais.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Niles to Bourbonnais?

The road trip is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km) and usually takes 01h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Markham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Niles and 34.9 miles from Bourbonnais.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 60 miles (96.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.48 one way or $22.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Niles and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bourbonnais.

Stop Ideas Near Markham

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Markham, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Markham.

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Homewood

4 mi away
18015 Park Ave.
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Dyer station

18 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
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Hammond–Whiting station

19 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Summit

24 mi away
Archer Ave. and South Center Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Niles and Bourbonnais. Straight-line distance: 59.94 mi (96.46 km).

Niles

#1 Niles

City in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population28,615
Coordinates42.0189200, -87.8028400
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Bourbonnais

#2 Bourbonnais

Human settlement in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States of America

Population19,378
Coordinates41.1537600, -87.8875400
Altitude198
CountryUnited States
Start: Niles (-87.80284, 42.01892)
End: Bourbonnais (-87.88754, 41.15376)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.32 L · about $11.48
Round trip
$22.95
4.92 gal · 18.64 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.67 $11.48 $22.95
Mid-grade $5.29 $13.02 $26.04
Premium $5.84 $14.36 $28.72
Diesel $6.57 $16.16 $32.33

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Niles and Bourbonnais. The current time is 13:21:24.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.